Mercedes-benz 2002 S 500 User Manual download pdf (Page 264)

261Driving systems

Technical

data

Instruments

and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Distronic (DTR)

(optional)

When activated the Distronic system increases driving

convenience, for example over long distances, as it

automatically maintains a speed set by the driver by

actively regulating the throttle setting. It also maintains

within certain limitations a preset distance to a vehicle

ahead.

With Distronic switched off, the multifunction display

continues to show the distance to the vehicle ahead, if

so selected, see page 275.

The distance warning function can be activated

separately, see page 272.

In Distronic mode, if the distance sensor detects a

slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle

speed will be reduced to the extent permitted by

reduced throttle and up to 20% of vehicle braking power,

so that you follow that vehicle at a preset distance, see

page 273.

Maximum range of detection is approximately 500 ft.

(150 m).

Any given speed between 25 mph (Canada: 40 km/h)

and 110 mph (Canada: 180 km/h) can be maintained

with the Distronic by operating the control lever on the

steering column.

Warning!

Distronic is a convenience system, its speed

adjustment reduction capability is intended to

make cruise control more effective and usable

when traffic speeds vary. It is not, however,

intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme

care. The responsibility for the vehicle speed and

the distance to the vehicle ahead, including most

importantly brake operation to assure safe stopping

distance, rests always with the driver.

Distronic cannot take street and traffic conditions

into account.

Warning!

Distronic requires familiarity with its operational

characteristics. We strongly recommend that you

review the following information carefully before

operating the system.

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